Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Santa Ynez, California


The cost of living in Santa Ynez, California is 69.4% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $127,050 in Santa Ynez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Ynez, California is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Santa Ynez
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Santa Ynez, CA
Compared to Bellingham, Santa Ynez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.4% higher
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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